knowing — ► ADJECTIVE 1) suggesting that one has secret knowledge. 2) chiefly derogatory experienced or shrewd, especially excessively or prematurely so. ► NOUN ▪ the state of being aware or informed. ● there is no knowing Cf. ↑there is no knowing … English terms dictionary

knowing — • We won t lunch till late, knowing her Mary Wesley, 1983. This use as an unattached participle is well established and unexceptionable … Modern English usage